Willamette University – Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Tennis

ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon’s top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest’s oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master’s degrees in data science and computer science.

Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, [email protected] or call us at 503-370-6210.

ASSISTANT COACH, MEN’S & WOMEN’S TENNIS (SEASONAL)

The Seasonal Assistant Coach will assist the Director of Tennis in all aspects of running a tennis program. The assistant coach will help coach workouts, practices, and competitions and work with player development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practices and competition
• Conduct video analysis of games and practice that will be used for teaching and preparation
• Work with staff members on the game plan
• Identify and recruit potential team members
• Retain current team members
• Responsible use of Social Media as a recruitment tool
• Coordinate other assigned administrative tasks such as video, team travel, and equipment as assigned by the head coach
• Assist with academic support services for tennis student-athletes, including monthly meetings, grade checks, and game plan

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and social justice with experience providing support and advocacy for historically marginalized groups
• Experience with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Hudl, and ARMS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of and adherence to University policies, particularly as they apply to student safety and hazing
• Must be able to successfully articulate the values of a liberal arts education and the role intercollegiate athletics plays in the development of student-athletes
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively portrays the University and its programs, personnel, and philosophies
• Thorough knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA Div. III and Conference rules as they apply to the activities and programs within the incumbent’s designated sport
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license and a driving record insurable by the University’s insurer

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching or high-level playing experience

Typical Work Schedule

Tuesday – Friday, 4pm – 7 pm, some weekends

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Typical work is indoors
• Physical effort is common and involves lifting up to 50 pounds

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the “My Experience” section labeled Resume:

• Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
• Current Resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled

Incomplete applications will not be considered

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY: Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT: All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments — listed at the bottom of the page — must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application